CinemaOSMovie · 1977 · 1h 49m

The Yellow Handkerchief

Three complete strangers embark on a road-trip to Hokkaido.

70%(42)IMDbComedyDrama

A convict, newly released from prison for murder, joins two strangers on a road trip through Hokkaido to visit his ex-wife, whom he hasn't seen in four years, knowing that if she puts a yellow handkerchief on the window, it would mean that she wants him back at home.

Directed byYoji Yamada

Status: Released
Runtime: 1h 49m
Language: JA
Released: September 30, 1977

Studios

Shochiku

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The Yellow Handkerchief (1977) Original Trailer [HD]

The Yellow Handkerchief (1977) Original Trailer [HD]

Featuring

Cast & crew

10 credited

Starring

Ken Takakura

Ken Takakura

Yusaku Shima

Chieko Baisho

Chieko Baisho

Mitsue Shima

Tetsuya Takeda

Tetsuya Takeda

Kinya Hanada

Kaori Momoi

Kaori Momoi

Akemi Ogawa

Kiyoshi Atsumi

Kiyoshi Atsumi

Watanabe Kacho

Hisao Dazai

Hisao Dazai

Ryokan Manager

Mari Okamoto

Mari Okamoto

Ramen Shop Girl

Hachiro Tako

Hachiro Tako

Yakuza

Kazuhiko Kasai

Kazuhiko Kasai

Checkpoint Policeman

Sakae Umezu

Sakae Umezu

Policeman

Creative team

Directed by: Yoji Yamada
Written by: Yoshitaka Asama
Yoji Yamada
Produced by: Toru Najima

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